Category: New Beginnings

Can a promise mean something bigger than you imagined? Becky and I were honored to speak a few days ago at a local church’s “family movie night.” We told them about Rich’s Ride after we all watched the powerful movie SOUL SURFER. If you haven’t seen this film, I highly recommend it. It’s the true […]

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I’ve been doing a lot of speaking as we get closer to the beginning of Rich’s Ride. I’ll share a secret with you—talking about God and hope and dreams often leaves me feeling like a fraud. See, I know how messed up I am on the inside. I’m pretty good at telling my story and […]

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“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it […]

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Do you ever think about being blessed? Last night I had the opportunity to share the vision of RICH’S RIDE with a group that included  a lot of hurting folks. More than half of the audience was either “living  outside” (their term) or finding shelter day-to-day. Many came simply for the  free meal. These folks […]

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How much do you think about worship styles? I’m frequently amazed by my church’s worship. I always thought church meant a narrow set of traditional elements. Every church I ever attended had hymnals and organ music, with an occasional quiet guitar tossed in. There were almost always choir robes, and ministers wore robes or conservative […]

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I’m wondering if the important things in life depend less on my circumstances and more on me becoming a better person. What’s your take on this statement? I’ve been listening lately to what people seem to pray about, what they ask others to pray about. I’ve been thinking a lot about the content of my […]

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What does HOPE mean to you? I spoke to a local Rotary Club last week. After my talk a man walked up and asked an interesting question: Where do you think hope comes from? I told him that my hope comes from God. He said, “Well, yeah, but what does that really mean?” Not a […]

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What’s your concept of “justice”? I (sort of) grew up during the sixties. I didn’t do drugs or burn my draft card, but like every teenager of my generation I was influenced by the hippie culture. I wore my share of odd clothing (when Dad wasn’t looking, mostly) and I adopted the universal greeting of the […]

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Do you think you limit your mental picture of God? This week is a big deal for me. Tomorrow I get to resume training by riding my hand cycle for the first time in more than two months. Yes—there WILL be pictures! I’m excited, but honestly I’m also scared. I’ve made a huge commitment to […]

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Have you ever thought God might be better off asking your advice? Several months ago when this crazy bike ride project began to take shape, my friend Clark Osborn offered a suggestion: get a small group together to pray regularly with you about this project. Of course, I knew better. I didn’t need any silly […]

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Have you ever been surprised by a prayer? I’ve been wondering what God’s been teaching me through this whole period of forced inactivity. I’m thinking He may be showing me something about prayer. That’s a good thing–I have a lot to learn. Last week we met a new doctor—not a unique experience over the past […]

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Did Jesus ever feel disappointed and discouraged? I’m pretty sure He did. Did He ever wonder if He was on the wrong path? Not so sure—I don’t think so. One great solace as a follower of Jesus, at least for me, is the knowledge that He was fully human. I know I can share what […]

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